Okay - regarding your proposed concept sketches; I can't help feeling that you could explore scale and landscape more; your images somehow don't seem expansive enough, nor do they put the viewer inside the environment; I think you need to approach things in a more stylised and theatrical way; can I suggest you take a look at Alex's blog at http://anwmn.blogspot.com/ - notice his strong use of light and shadow, and also the submerged 'otherworldly' quality. I'd like to see you open out the borders of your drawings and take in more of an epic 'establishing shot' style view; with the underwater environments you have a golden opportunity to work more impressionistically - you do seem very restricted to 'colouring in' your pencil drawings. During your technical class with Phill Hosking, I want you to discuss with him ways to create depth, blur and lighting effects WITHOUT defaulting to drawing in pencil first - let the techniques and character of the graphics tablet drive your vsualisation a little more; I find your thumbnail sketches very two dimensional - check out Ruben's thumbnails at http://rubensblogpage.blogspot.com/ for some nice examples.
See second comment for general advice re. the written assignment.
Hey there Benga in regards to what Phil has said, I shall go into a bit more detail as to what you should have in your blog by now. 1.An analysis of the 3 scenes you are illustrating with sketches and annotations.
2. Research into the genre and examples of how others have tackled this subject.
3. Numerous thumbnail drawings, sketches and notes.
4. Visual research to identify and justify the "Look" of your universe.
5. Preliminary drawings that are starting to focus your research and experimentation to a starting point for your 3 final images.
Ideally this needs to done and up ASAP.... Remember scan don't photograph sketchbook pages and reference material.
I think that the images that you have produced so far are rather similiar and representative of the sea bed in general rather than the universe inhabited by Nemo, at this point Phil would mention theatrics (again), bring on the drama, the scale and the atmosphere taht the text evokes.
I think that experimenting with light and its reaction with water might help, remember Phil H's painting lessons as well start bold and loose then refine.
Okay – just a few important reminders for week 10…
1) !IMPORTANT! Hand-in for Perception essay is Monday 23rd November (Tomorrow!) between 10am and 12pm at the Design Office (Jackie’s office on Lower 4th – just up from the CG Arts Baseroom). Ensure you complete the plagiarism form; if you’ve misplaced it, ask Jackie for a new copy and attach to your essay. 2) Your crit on Friday starts at 9am in Lecture Theatre 1; we will be reversing the register order – so we’ll be starting with Simon Watts, then Richard etc. There will be a named folder on the Lecture Theatre 1 computer: as soon as you arrive please copy your 3 finished scenes into the folder in readiness for your presentation. 3) All Maya exercises should be completed for Friday morning so Alan can assess them while you are in your crit. 4) Upload to your blogs your 3 final concept paintings plus a minimum of 5 preparatory studies for each painting that demonstrate clearly your comprehension of the source material and the representation of space. Your supporting research into source material and for written assignment. All drawings from life-drawing classes. Your modeling & UV layout tasks, lighting & rendering tasks, and first digital set as specified in your technical classes. 5) Please can you ensure that you have a printed copy of your essay to submit in addition to the digital file on your submission disc. 6) Also – please ensure you copy 3 scenes and essay file into named folder on computer in baseroom by the end of the submission day. 7) Good luck! Have a great final week – work hard, be amazing, be successful! I genuinely look forward to seeing your work ☺
A clarification; Alan WON"T be looking at students' Maya work until Monday of next week, which means you have the weekend to complete your various exercises. I know Alan has spoken with the class about this already - so I'm just confirming it from an assessment point of view. I'll do my best to post this message on everyone's blog, but if you could spread the word, I'd be grateful. Cheers!
Interim Online Review - Unit 2 : Space 10/11/09
ReplyDeleteHi Benga,
Okay - regarding your proposed concept sketches; I can't help feeling that you could explore scale and landscape more; your images somehow don't seem expansive enough, nor do they put the viewer inside the environment; I think you need to approach things in a more stylised and theatrical way; can I suggest you take a look at Alex's blog at http://anwmn.blogspot.com/ - notice his strong use of light and shadow, and also the submerged 'otherworldly' quality. I'd like to see you open out the borders of your drawings and take in more of an epic 'establishing shot' style view; with the underwater environments you have a golden opportunity to work more impressionistically - you do seem very restricted to 'colouring in' your pencil drawings. During your technical class with Phill Hosking, I want you to discuss with him ways to create depth, blur and lighting effects WITHOUT defaulting to drawing in pencil first - let the techniques and character of the graphics tablet drive your vsualisation a little more; I find your thumbnail sketches very two dimensional - check out Ruben's thumbnails at http://rubensblogpage.blogspot.com/ for some nice examples.
See second comment for general advice re. the written assignment.
Hey there Benga
ReplyDeletein regards to what Phil has said, I shall go into a bit more detail as to what you should have in your blog by now.
1.An analysis of the 3 scenes you are illustrating with sketches and annotations.
2. Research into the genre and examples of how others have tackled this subject.
3. Numerous thumbnail drawings, sketches and notes.
4. Visual research to identify and justify the "Look" of your universe.
5. Preliminary drawings that are starting to focus your research and experimentation to a starting point for your 3 final images.
Ideally this needs to done and up ASAP.... Remember scan don't photograph sketchbook pages and reference material.
I think that the images that you have produced so far are rather similiar and representative of the sea bed in general rather than the universe inhabited by Nemo, at this point Phil would mention theatrics (again), bring on the drama, the scale and the atmosphere taht the text evokes.
I think that experimenting with light and its reaction with water might help, remember Phil H's painting lessons as well start bold and loose then refine.
Hope that helps as a checklist.
Okay – just a few important reminders for week 10…
ReplyDelete1) !IMPORTANT! Hand-in for Perception essay is Monday 23rd November (Tomorrow!) between 10am and 12pm at the Design Office (Jackie’s office on Lower 4th – just up from the CG Arts Baseroom). Ensure you complete the plagiarism form; if you’ve misplaced it, ask Jackie for a new copy and attach to your essay.
2) Your crit on Friday starts at 9am in Lecture Theatre 1; we will be reversing the register order – so we’ll be starting with Simon Watts, then Richard etc. There will be a named folder on the Lecture Theatre 1 computer: as soon as you arrive please copy your 3 finished scenes into the folder in readiness for your presentation.
3) All Maya exercises should be completed for Friday morning so Alan can assess them while you are in your crit.
4) Upload to your blogs your 3 final concept paintings plus a minimum of 5 preparatory studies for each painting that demonstrate clearly your comprehension of the source material and the representation of space. Your supporting research into source material and for written assignment. All drawings from life-drawing classes. Your modeling & UV layout tasks, lighting & rendering tasks, and first digital set as specified in your technical classes.
5) Please can you ensure that you have a printed copy of your essay to submit in addition to the digital file on your submission disc.
6) Also – please ensure you copy 3 scenes and essay file into named folder on computer in baseroom by the end of the submission day.
7) Good luck! Have a great final week – work hard, be amazing, be successful! I genuinely look forward to seeing your work ☺
A clarification; Alan WON"T be looking at students' Maya work until Monday of next week, which means you have the weekend to complete your various exercises. I know Alan has spoken with the class about this already - so I'm just confirming it from an assessment point of view. I'll do my best to post this message on everyone's blog, but if you could spread the word, I'd be grateful. Cheers!
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